Despite the chance to impact daily decision making on critical healthcare, employee benefit and broker industry issues, many politically active advisers agree they are among just 10% of brokers who are involved in local and national politics. EBA presents leading brokers in each region of the country who are actively working to change the industry.
- It is not about you. Members of Congress will have greater interest when you advocate on behalf of others.
- Do your homework. It is imperative that you understand all of the current events and legislation.
- Don’t guess. If you don’t have the answer, that is OK. You can advise your members of Congress that you will forward the answer to any outstanding questions.
- Bring the data. Members of Congress prefer to see the evidence that supports your commentary. In our testimony, we presented the committee with actual client rate increases and cost of healthcare services.
- Join NAHU. Every year NAHU hosts a Capitol Conference, where members of NAHU are invited to meet with their members of Congress to discuss the health insurance issues and challenges. With over 600 professionals attending this conference, our collective impact during this week is significant. You are either in the game or on the sideline — it’s your choice.
